Recount Ahead In Democratic Race For Baltimore Co. Executive

State Sen. Jim Brochin has officially called for a recount in the Democratic contest for Baltimore County executive.

In the initial count, certified Tuesday morning, Brochin came in second to former state Del. John Olszewski Jr. by just nine votes. Brochin is asking for a manual recount and, due to the slim margin, state law says he wouldn't have to pay for it.

"There needs to be certainty, and nine votes is very tight," Brochin said Monday.

The recount is set to begin Thursday at 8 a.m. at the board of elections in Hunt Valley. It's expected to take five to six days to recount the more than 80,000 votes.